Roxville Chautauqua Opens with Music and Lectures
The ninth annual Roxville Chautauqua opens in August for ten days of music lectures and children's exhibits. Notable acts include A F Thavio and band, Rainbow Saxophone Sextette, Fred G Bale, J Adam Bede, and Bob Benson lectures, with Soldiers Day free admission for uniformed servicemembers.
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Chautauqua of
Corps de Ballet 1
Fred G. Bale
J. Adam Bede
Bernice Havens
Ada K. Switzer
Child Welfareivision
Indiana State Board of Health
Switzer
Chatauqua
Hilary Goodsell Bailey
Frances Overtrode Kirkpatrick
Daisy Freeman Asmen
St. Louis
DeMille Quartette
Canada
John M. Thurber
Franklin College
J. G. Benson
Hillary G. Bailey
Benson
Chautauqua
McComb
Rish
Parke
309th Engineers HOME FROM FRANCE
New York July 12 part of the 309th engineers largely from Kentucky Illinois and Indiana today debarked a camp ready for discharge and the journey home. They arrived aboard the Walter A Luckenbach from St Nazaire under Major Hess Indianapolis.
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Chas. Rawlings
W.S. Rawlings
Harry McNamee
Co. F. 309 Engineers
Indianapolis News
New York
309Th Engineers
Kentucky
Illinois
Indiana
Walter A. Luckenbach
St. Nazaire
L E. Hess
Indianapolis
C. J. Bell
Des Moines
L. 8. Foran
Hess
W. B. Riley
Pittsburgh
Cornell
George McGlennon
Gary
Ind
McGlen
809th engineers embark for France after training in Kentucky
Hosa Telle of Way Major Hess narrates the 809th engineers journey to France on September 9 after training at Mount Taylor Kentucky. They built an embarkation camp at Mount Aire with 250 buildings a water system and roads. The unit suffered one officer and 150 men mainly from influenza. Captain B Kelso of Terre Haute declares a short visit home before returning to South America. Captain Frank Scott of Wabash Indiana praises the men for building a city a mile square in France at one tenth the U.S. cost. The 809th was formerly led by Colonel Jarvis J Bain of Martinsville and Major Lawrence Hess of Indianapolis.
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Hess
France
Gt. Taylor
Mount Oire
B. Kelso
South Fifth Street
Terre Haute
South America
Frank Scott
Wabash, Ind
Co. A
United States
Jarvis J. Bain
Martinsville
Ind
309Th Engineers
Reception for Chas Rawlings Returns Home After War Service
Charles Rawlings son of Mr and Mrs W S Rawlings arrived home Saturday evening to a joyful gathering. Relatives and friends hosted a postwar reception with stories of overseas service. He sailed September 9 18 served in the Engineering Corps just behind the front line until the armistice. He helped with construction duties of the 309 Engineering Corps and expresses pride in serving the United States. A noon dinner followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Kiva Marshall and three children of Rockville Mrs Florence Chapman of Marshall and Dix Wheeler.
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Chas
Rawlings
Rawling
Engineering Corps
309 Engineering Corps
U. S
Kiva Marshall
Rockville
Florence Chapman
Marshall
Dix Wheeler
Blackberries Rally Through Chigger Week
This week highlights a surge in blackberry picking as locals endure chiggers to harvest berries. The trend shows increased foraging activity and enthusiasm for fresh fruit despite insect discomfort.
Tent Meetings Close After Three Weeks Of Gospel Outreach
The Nazarene Tent Meetings closed after nearly three weeks with strong attendance and uplifting sessions. Rev A E Harding of Newcastle led sermons praised for plain earnest preaching. Participants included Professors Wells and Foster Brothers from Olivet and Mrs Carbery of Brazil Indiana. a charter organization was formed with twenty four members and seventy supporters.
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Nazerene
A. E. Harding
Newcastle
Ind
Rev. Harding
Professor Wells
Iowa
Foster Brothers
Olivet
Ill
Russel Gray
Phil Carbery
Brazil
Mori
Helps
Nagerene
The
Agg
Closing Session Reflections On Free Will Offerings
Attendees gave freely, covering all expenses at the closing session. Evangelists received a neat sum with more promised soon. Ministers praised the orderly turnout and broad cooperation, praying for blessings on all who helped.
Death of Mrs Fannie Elwes Reveals Family Ties
Henry Elwes mourns the death of his wife Fannie Elwes born in Hillsdale Indiana 1875 died July 16 1919 aged 44. She is survived by her husband five children Curry Frank Dora Glenn and Robert and many relatives. Burial at High Cemetery. Eldest daughter Edna in training at a hospital in Indianapolis. Guests at a gathering included girls from out of town and a noon meal with ice cream and cake.
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Henry Elwes
Hoge
Hillsdale
Ind
Fannie Es
Henry Elwell
Curry
Frank
Dora
Glenn
Robert
Eddo
Aty Hospital
Indianapo
Badly Injured Man Hit Crossing on Edge of Town
A man named Snider was badly injured Saturday night while walking home from Monte and crossing the bridge. He was reportedly struck near the edge of the town road and may have been overtalked or startled during the incident.
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Snider
Edge
Montend
Bey Wen
Naval Enlistment Period Extended by Congress
On July 11 1919 Congress passed an act directing the Bureau of Navigation to enlist men in the U S Navy for two years. The shorter term is expected to appeal more to young men than the prior four year enlistment.
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Congress
Bureau of Navigation
U. S. Navy
Man Injured In Accident Taken To Hospital
Snider, who lives alone with no relatives, was struck and injured with a broken leg and scratches. Rev. H. E. Williams arranged care at Haute hospital after transport by O. L. Brown to Terre Haute. Grover Chois accompanied him to the hospital, with others assisting.
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Snider
HE. J. Williams
Haute
Lisale
O. L. Brown
Terreutd
Grover Chois
Card of Thanks for Tent Meetings
Through the columns of the Enterprise we thank all who cooperated during our tent meetings. Ministers and workers appreciated all assistance, including attendees, contributions, newspaper publicity, and help by word or deed. Our prayer is for heaven’s blessings, increased faith, and a bountiful supply of blessings.
Sermon at M E Church on The Years of Life
Rev. Fred T. Main will preach at the M E Church Sunday evening on The Years of Life. The talk will explore the relation between man and God and life duties. Services in summer aim to be pleasant and practical. Townspeople are invited to attend. In August Main will deliver sermons on the Fundamentals of Christianity with details to follow.
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M. E
Fred T. Main
Main
Indiana hearing set on Munici pal Light Plant rate petition
The Public Service Commission of Indiana set a hearing for July 26, 1919 at 11 a.m. in the Commission rooms at the State House to consider the Municipal Light Plant petition for approval of a new rates schedule.
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Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Municipal Light Plant
State House
Canning Plant Builder Purchases Tangier Mill
C W Pugh former superintendent of the Cayuga Ind canning and packing plant has bought a Tangier mill. Local report says he plans remodeling it into a new canning factory.
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C. W. Pugh
Cayuga
Ind
Tangier
Danville
Danger in Chicago baskets 360000 eggs
Old Mrs Chicago stores about 360000 eggs in a basket she calls gathered. If the basket were dropped the city might face a sudden shortage or a spectacle of chaos as the eggs roll loose through streets.
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Chicago
Restaurant and Fish Market Opens Near River Bridge
D. M. Scott has launched a new restaurant and fish market in the building east of the river bridge. The establishment offers a first class dining room and fresh fish at all times. We wish him success in this venture.
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D. M. Scott
Little Girls Party Hosted by Mrs Newton for Fern
Mrs Chas Newton gave a Thursday afternoon party for her daughter Fern. Twenty two little girls attended the gathering with games snacks and sunshine.
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Chas. Newton
Fern
U S Army Seeks Recruits Across Many Branches
The United States Army invites able bodied men ages 18 to 40 for one or three year enlistments in multiple branches including Quartermaster Medical Engineer Ordnance Signal Coast Artillery Tank and Cavalry. Options include service abroad in multiple regions and advantageous post facilities with libraries Y M C A rooms and varied amusements.
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United States Army
United States
Medical
Quartermaster Corps
Medical Corps
Engineer Corps
Ordnance Corps
Signal Corps
Coast Artillery Corps
Tank Corps
Motor Transport Corps
Infantry
Cavalry
Frag Choi
Panama
Phillipine Islands
Hawaiia
China
Siberia
U. S.A
U.S. Army
Wabash Ave
Terre Haute
Ind
Y.M.C. A
Mrs Pawley Hosts Mission Sabbath School Girls
Mrs W B Pawley entertained the Mission Sabbath School girls from two to four at her North Main Street home. Sixteen members attended and enjoyed games and mirth. Arrangements were made for a class picnic and everyone left praising the Pawley home as a pleasant place for entertainments.
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W. B. Pawley
The
Mission Sabbath School
North Main St
Pawley
Special Sale on South Bend Ranges by H S Cornwell
H S Cornwell announces a special sale on South Bend ranges inviting buyers in need of a range to seize the opportunity for substantial savings. He operates one of western Indiana’s largest stores and pledges courteous service.
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H.S. Cornwell
South Bend
Mr. Cornwell
Indiana
M. E. Choir Practice With Mrs Kohr This Friday
The M. E. Choir will meet for practice with Mrs. Harvey D. Kohr this Friday evening at eight. A full attendance is desired as an important matter will be discussed.
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M. E
Harvey D. Kohr
Tractor Demonstration in Parke County July 30 1919
Farmers of Parke county may study tractor makes at work on Parke county soils all day at Fred Warden farm Adams township two miles west of Rockville on Ocean to Ocean Highway. Demonstration under Parke County Better Farming Association. rain date the following day. Tractor Committee members listed.
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Parke County
Fred Warden
Adams Township
Rockville
Parke County Better Farming Association
Lyman Bukter
Washington Township
Gay Rohm
Jackson Township
Frank Cole
Raccoon Township
Family Reunion at Brookside Farm Near Judson
The Phillips and Clark families held their annual reunion Sunday July 20 at Brookside Farm near Judson. About one hundred relatives attended a day of remembrance with a noon feast. Ice cream freezers were rolled out to provide dessert for all.
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Phillips and Clark
Brookside Farm
Judson
Unforgettable Day Remains In Attendees’ Memories
A description of a joyful gathering spanning rc ia Io wa Tinois Kentucky and several other states ends as a treasured memory for those present, marking a page in their lives to be remembered forever.
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Rcia
Iowa
Tinois
Kentucky
Church of Christ Service Times Notice
Morning worship at 10 30. Sunday evening service 8 00. Sunday school 10 00 A M. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7 30. Preaching Sunday evening at 8 30.
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Church OF Christ
Monthly Preaching Services on Sundays and Evenings
Preaching is held the second Sunday at 11:00 A M and again at 7:30 P M each month. The schedule invites attendees to participate in the regular worship sessions.
Nazerene Church Midweek and Sunday Services
The Nazarene Church announces midweek prayer Thursday evening at 8 service. Sunday School at 10 then preaching at 11 and 8 15 PM. Song service starts at 8 PM. Cordial invitation extended to all to attend.
Catholic Mass on Twice Monthly Sundays
A church announces Mass will be held on the second and fourth Sundays each month continuing on a regular schedule for parishioners to attend.
Train Schedules Across Lines Include Weekday Times
The notice lists multiple train times for C I and W East and West on Sunday and other lines. It shows morning and afternoon departures from various stations with specific times such as 8:02 A.M. and 2:07 P.M. for East and 10:29 A.M. and 6:26 P.M. for West. Also mentions CG EB 1 South and North 7:20 A.M. and 4:13 P.M. and Brazil Division South 6:01 P.M.
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Roca Ville Chautauqua
Aaa
Eth
Mildred Heslar
Ethel Myers
Faye Lawson
Margaurite Myers
Naval Recruiting
M. FE. Church
Danger
Mrs. Pawley
M. K. Church
Mecca M. EH
Nazerene Church
Gatholic Church
South
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